[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1776]
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 A CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DR. MARY AGNA ON HER INDUCTION 
              IN TO THE GREENE COUNTY WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME

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                           HON. STEVE AUSTRIA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 5, 2011

  Mr. AUSTRIA. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Ohio's Seventh 
Congressional District, I rise today to recognize Dr. Mary Agna for her 
induction into the Greene County Women's Hall of Fame.
  Dr. Mary Agna, along with five other candidates, was selected from a 
pool of many worthy women to receive this honor, and thus, she was 
nominated for her great endeavors in the field of public health.
  Dr. Agna was the first woman Health Commissioner in Greene County, 
where she served from 1963 until 1970. During this time she started the 
first home care program within the County Health Department. She was 
also an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Family 
Medicine and Community Health at the Wright State School of Medicine 
from 1979 to 1987, and, continues today as Emeritus Associate 
Professor. She also served on the State Public Health Council from 1974 
unti1 1981. This council is the primary rule-making body for the State 
Department of Health. Her vision and leadership led to Greene County 
being recognized by the Ohio Council of Home Health Agencies and the 
Ohio Department of Health as one of Ohio's premier home health 
agencies.
  Thus, with great pride, I congratulate Dr. Mary Agna for her 
exemplary service to Greene County and extend best wishes for the 
future.

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